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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,057.80, 239,568.30 and 113,401.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,057.80, 239,568.30 and 113,401.80 is: 169,735.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,057.80 : 239,568.30 = 113,401.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,057.80/239,568.30 = 113,401.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,057.80x = 239,568.30 × 113,401.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,057.80x = 27,167,476,442.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,167,476,442.94/160,057.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,735.41

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